Network Security

Summary

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Looking to specialise in Network Security? This qualification is mapped to the world’s leading vendor certifications, including Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCENT), CompTIA (Server+, Network+, Security+), and EC-Council (CEH). This allows you to not only come away with a Nationally Recognised Qualification, but you'll also be ready to sit exams and become certified with these leading vendors. Through this course, students will learn to plan, design, manage, and monitor an enterprise ICT network, either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a ICT network security team.

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Detail

Over the course of 12 months, students will be trained through a blend of vendor specific, vendor neutral, and trainer developed materials, covering topics such as designing and implementing security systems, integrating sustainability in the planning and design of ICT projects, and implementing secure encryption technologies. The units available in this course will enable students to specialise in several areas – including voice, wireless, network infrastructure, and sustainability.

The course is conducted over a 12 month period; within a self-paced online learning environment. Upskilled uses MyUpskilled to manage the delivery and assessment of your course. This means you can learn at your own pace. This course uses a blend of vendor specific, vendor neutral, and trainer-developed materials:

Students will need access to a computer, and the internet, and have basic computing skills. A Language Literacy and Numeracy skills assessment may be required before enrolment can be confirmed.

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification may include:

Demonstrated vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior network support roles, including administrator, operations analyst, technician, operations, or support coordinator/technician

Successful completion of Diploma of Information Technology Networking, or a qualification equivalent

Work experience or formal qualifications you have may count towards your course. If you have previously undertaken study at a recognised institution or have some relevant work experience, you might gain credit towards specific units in a course; shortening the time you have to study. You can send your application for Credit Transfer or RPL during the enrolment process.

regular training and assessment contact will be maintained by Upskilled in conjunction with the participant and their employer (where applicable). Critical dates during the program will be identified for participants to ensure compliance to assessment due dates, and attendance at monthly webinars as required.

This course might include a pathway to university. University pathways are current at the time of publishing but are subject to change.

The pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include ICT Graduate Certificate qualifications or other relevant higher education sector qualifications.

​Southern Cross University is a progressive, young and connected regional research university, with vibrant campuses in northern New South Wales and the southern Gold Coast. They offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and many are available in a dynamic online form. Upskilled has an articulation agreement in place with Southern Cross University which will guarantee entry and credit transfer into the following Degree/s after successful completion of select Upskilled qualifications. For more information on SCU Articulations click here.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure secure file encryption is selected, implemented and monitored on a computer network or local environment.
It applies to individuals working as information and communications technology (ICT) professionals who may select, implement and monitor a secure encryption environment in any size enterprise.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a high performance, high security, failure resistant security perimeter, for an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network.
It applies to individuals with excellent ICT expertise who are working as middle managers, including information security managers, network engineers, network technicians and security analysts.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use software tools, equipment and protocols to implement a security system.
It applies to individuals who plan and implement networks, are involved in business budgeting, and determine and resolve network security threats.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate sustainability concepts and policies into information and communications technology (ICT) planning and design projects. These projects typically involve upgrades of equipment hardware and software or new installations of next generation networks (NGN) using emerging technologies.
It applies to individuals who have high level specialist technical skills and knowledge in optical communications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure secure file encryption is selected, implemented and monitored on a computer network or local environment.
It applies to individuals working as information and communications technology (ICT) professionals who may select, implement and monitor a secure encryption environment in any size enterprise.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, configure and support advanced internet protocol (IP) addressing and routing when implementing scalable and secure routers connected to local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). The unit also covers configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.
It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working in a variety of roles, including network specialists, network engineers, network infrastructure engineers, senior network administrators, network and systems managers, ICT security specialists, security engineers, communications engineers and communications managers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, configure and support advanced enterprise switching. The unit also covers secure integration of virtual local area networks (VLANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), voice and video into campus networks.
It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working in a variety of roles, including network specialists, network engineers, network infrastructure engineers, senior network administrators, network and systems managers, ICT security specialists, security engineers, communications engineers and communications managers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment and software to implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS) on IPS sensors to mitigate network attacks.
It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working as certified IPS specialists, network security specialists and network security managers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and implement troubleshooting and monitoring strategies to ensure reliability and performance on advanced integrated internet protocol (IP) networks.
It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working as advanced support engineers, network support specialists and ICT network engineers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mitigate security threats to a wireless local area network (WLAN) by implementing security standards and policies.
It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working as wireless help desk support technicians, wireless network support specialists and wireless network engineers.

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